For Volusia County anglers, Canaveral National Seashore - South Apollo Beach Primitive Boat Ramp is a go-to saltwater ramp on Mosquito Lagoon. The surrounding water rewards early starts, and this launch keeps you close to the action without a long idle out to the good stuff. It runs a single lane, so plan to arrive early on peak weekends. As of the last FWC inventory update, a launch fee applies here.
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At a glance
- County
- Volusia
- City
- NEW Smyrna Beach
- Waterbody
- Mosquito Lagoon
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 1
- Ramp surface
- Gravel and Sand
- Dock
- No Docks
- Parking surface
- Not Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
- Trailer parking
- 4
- Restroom
- Composting Toilet
- Fee required
- Yes
- Managed by
- United States National Park Service
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Daily
Address: A1A, NEW Smyrna Beach, FL, 32169 · Coordinates: 28.857705, -80.777103
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Where it is
Live NEXRAD radar from Iowa State Mesonet — past ~65 minutes animated. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Ramp location from the FWC boat ramp inventory. Not for navigation.
On-water restrictions nearby
No mapped state manatee-protection or boating-safety zones were found within 500 m of this ramp in the current FWC dataset. This does not mean the area is unrestricted — posted signs and other local, state, or federal rules may still apply.
Restriction zones: For general awareness only — not for navigation or legal determination. Florida Administrative Code and posted on-water signs prevail. Other local, state, or federal restricted zones may exist that are not shown here. Source: FWC manatee protection & boating-safety GIS layers. Zone data as of .
What to know before you launch
- Rinse your trailer and engine with fresh water after launching in salt — corrosion is the enemy on Florida's coast.
- Parking and lane space can be tight on weekends; have your gear staged and your plug in before you back down.
- Always check current tides, wind, and marine forecasts before you launch — Florida afternoons can turn stormy fast.
Tides at the nearest station
The closest NOAA tide station is Port Canaveral (Trident Pier), about 33 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Boater discussion
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